Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited Sree Narayana Mutt at nearby Sivagiri in Kerala for an event amid a controversy and protests by the Left activists.

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited Sree Narayana Mutt at nearby Sivagiri in Kerala for an event amid a controversy and protests by the Left activists.

Modi's five-hour visit to the state came against the backdrop of the Left attacking the authorities of the Mutt, which is dedicated to the ideals of 20th century saint-reformer Sree Naryana Guru who preached the message of unity of humanity, for inviting him to an important function.

The BJP leader was invited for the inauguration of the golden jubilee of the Sree Narayana Dharma Meemamsa Parishad.

Ignoring the multi-layer security at the airport here earlier, Modi walked to BJP workers who had converged in large numbers and greeted them by waving his hands.

Congress also decided to stay away from the function on the ground that the party is opposed to Modi's ideals and the development model he has been implementing in Gujarat.